Sanborn Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Sanborn Lake ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in payne county, oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Payne County nearby has 80% more documented species, Sanborn Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 payne county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Thamnophis proximus
Western Ribbonsnake
Chaerophyllum tainturieri
Cornus drummondii
Drummond's dogwood
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Helianthus maximiliani
Maximilian's Sunflower
Pluchea odorata
sweet-scent
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Asclepias viridis
green antelope-horn
Oenothera curtiflora
velvetweed
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Phyla lanceolata
marsh frogfruit
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo-Bush
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Opheodrys aestivus
Rough greensnake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Payne County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sanborn Lakewithin Payne County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.